‘Having It All’ Is a Lie: Burnout, Success, and the Toll on Women’s Health with Dr. Corinne Low

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What if the dream of “having it all” is quietly destroying women’s health?

In this brutally honest episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with economist and Wharton professor Dr. Corinne Low to reveal the invisible forces behind the burnout epidemic affecting ambitious, high-achieving women. From breastfeeding in Amtrak bathrooms to chasing tenure while shouldering 100% of the household load, Dr. Low shares her personal crash—and the data that proves she’s not alone.

While society celebrates the superwoman myth, the reality is far more dangerous: women are breaking down emotionally, physically, and hormonally under impossible expectations. Dr. Low dismantles the cultural fantasy of balance and exposes the economic and biological math that simply doesn’t add up.

This episode is for every woman who's ever felt exhausted, stuck, and silently wondered, “Is this it?”

Dr. Low unpacks:

• Why modern motherhood and careerism don’t mix

• The data behind stress, anxiety, and chronic fatigue in women

• Why comparing yourself to men—or Instagram moms—keeps you trapped

• The myth of the 50/50 marriage (and what to do instead)

• The concept of “utility” and how it can reclaim your time

• How egg freezing gives women economic power and freedom

Whether you're navigating career, family, fertility, or all of the above, this conversation will shift how you see success, partnership, and your own worth.

Topics Covered:

• The Superwoman Lie and Burnout Crisis

• Why Gender Equality at Home Is Still a Myth

• The Economics of Time, Labor, and Emotional Load

• Using Utility Theory to Redesign Your Life

• Red Flags in Relationships Most Women Miss

• The Case for Egg Freezing and Delaying Marriage

• Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

About Corinne Low

Corinne Low is an Associate Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the economics of gender and discrimination and has been published in top journals such as the American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy. Corinne and her work have also been featured by popular media outlets, including Forbes, Vanity Fair, The LA Times, and NPR. She has spoken to and advised firms like Google, IFM Investors, Uber, and Amazon Web Services, in addition to teaching in Wharton’s Executive Education programs. She has given talks to top academic institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford, as well as to organizations like the New York Federal Reserve, Brookings, and the US Department of Labor. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University, her B.S. in Economics and Public Policy from Duke University. Her first book, Having It All, is forthcoming with Flatiron this September.

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Host: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)

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00:00 – The Burnout Nobody Talks About

05:26 – The Superwoman Illusion
09:50 – The Hidden Gender Time Gap
14:09 – Your Job Isn’t Your Purpose
18:38 – When Feminism Meets Reality
23:15 – The Comparison Trap
28:02 – Utility Theory for Women
32:34 – Rethinking Relationships and Roles
38:29 – Cultural Myths About Motherhood
44.21 – The Cost of Doing It All